DeShields hits 5 3s, scores 26 in Sky's win over Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Diamond DeShields had a season-high 26 points, matching her career high with five 3-pointers, and Allie Quigley scored eight of her 12 points in the decisive third quarter to help the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 89-79 on Sunday.
Jantel Lavender had 16 points, and Courtney Vandersloot added eight points and eight assists for the Sky.
Quigley hit a 3-pointer to give Chicago (9-8) the lead for good and spark a 21-5 run that made it 71-57 with 30 seconds left in the third quarter. The Sky led by at least seven the rest of the way.
Cheyenne Parker's layup gave the Sky a 10-point lead with 6:49 left in the second quarter but Dallas (5-11) scored 18 of the next 20 points during a 24-7 spurt to take a 46-41 lead into halftime. The Sky went 0 for 6 from the field and committed three turnovers during that span.
Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings with 20 points, and Isabelle Harrison had 15.
Chicago shot 50.8% from the field, including a season-high 55% (11 of 20) from 3-point range.
Dallas has lost four of its last five games.
Regular Season Series
CHI leads 2-0
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tony Dawkins
- Tiffany Bird
- Randy Richardson
2023-24 Eastern Conference Standings
Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | 17 | 3 | .850 | - | W5 |
Connecticut | 15 | 4 | .789 | 1.5 | W1 |
Atlanta | 7 | 11 | .389 | 9 | L2 |
Chicago | 7 | 11 | .389 | 9 | W1 |
Indiana | 8 | 13 | .381 | 9.5 | L1 |
Washington | 5 | 15 | .250 | 12 | W1 |